Here is a wonderful, all original Grand Seiko GS45 Hi-Beat from 1970. The silver sunburst dial is in fine condition, with steel Seiko and GS logos and faceted steel bar hour markers with black contrast, double at 12 o’clock. There are a few marks and small discoloration spots around the dial, perhaps most pronounced to the right of the GS logo and along the edge of the dial at around 2 and 5 o’clock. The tapered baton hands are in very fine condition, the hour hand with a central black stripe and the minute hand painted black. When the crown is pulled out to set time, the hack stops the seconds hand for more accurate time setting. The steel framed window at 3 o’clock displays the quick-set date. The quick-set function should only be used with the hands at the bottom half of the dial.
The stainless steel bezel is in good condition with some overall wear, such as at 4, 5, 6 and 9 o’clock. The c-shape stainless case with integrated lugs and the original GS crown is in very fine condition, with a radially brushed face and brushed sides. The stainless steel case back has a well preserved gold GS medallion and is in very fine condition with a few marks. It carries an engraving congratulating the first owner with a 20 year work anniversary.
The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.
Inside the watch, Seiko’s high grade 4522A movement ticks away at the then insane frequency of 36000 beats per hour, beating strongly and accurately to within about +-8 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in December 2022 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.
The GS45 is one of the most iconic versions of the Grand Seiko, and this watch is a great example why. The wonderful, uncluttered design and the ultra smooth movement of the seconds hand make this a watch that is very easy to love seeing on your wrist.
Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.
NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.
Basic info
Brand Seiko
Model Grand Seiko GS45 Hi-Beat
Reference number 4522-7010
Code VWS-1977
Movement Manual Winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1970
Condition Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay
Caliber
Movement Manual Winding
Movement/Caliber Seiko 4522A
Power reserve 40 h
Number of jewels 25
Frequency 36000 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 36.5 mm
Lug to lug 41 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Mineral Glass
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals
Bracelet/Strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Grey
Lug width 18 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions
Date
Others
Central seconds, Only Original Parts, Quick-Set
